BRP Can-Am Defender 2022 Series, Operator'S Manual

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2. Clean engine air filter by tapping
out heavy dust from paper ele-
ment, this will allow dirt and dust to
get out of the paper filter.
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3. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe
both the filter sealing surface and
the inside of the outlet tube. En-
sure that the outlet tube sealing
area is undamaged.
4. Inspect air filter housing for
cleanliness.
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Visually check and physically squeeze
the duckbill valve.
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1. Insert the filter carefully.
2. Seat the filter by hand, making cer-
tain it is inserted completely into
the air cleaner housing.
3. Apply pressure by hand at the out-
er rim of the filter, not the flexible
center.
4. Inspect and carefully clean gasket
in the groove of the cover. Replace
if damaged.
5. Secure air filter cover with latches.
1. Air filter cover
2. Latches
6. Install the air filter access door
back in place and secure it with the
quarter-turn screw.
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CVT air filter inspection and replace-
ment frequency should be adjusted
according to riding conditions as it is
critical to ensure proper engine per-
formance and life span.
Under the following severe riding con-
ditions, the inspection and replace-
ment frequency must be increased:
–
Riding on dry sand.
– Riding on dry dirt covered
surfaces.
– Riding on dry gravel trails or simi-
lar conditions.
– Riding in muddy conditions.
– Riding in areas with high concen-
tration of seeds or crop husks.
– Riding in severe snow conditions.
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Riding in a group, under these condi-
tions, increases the frequency of the
air filter maintenance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES